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Cromwell Director: Ken Hughes Cast: Richard Harris, Alec Guinness, Robert Morley, Dorothy Tutin

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  • DVD Release Date: 10/07/2003
  • Original Release: 1970
  • Rating: Rated G
  • Sales Rank: 15,876

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Side #1 --
1. Start [3:38]
2. Why He's Leaving [4:50]
3. Seizing the Common Land [4:20]
4. The Earl of Strafford [5:59]
5. Parliament [1:55]
6. A Loan with Conditions [2:36]
7. Cromwell's Motion [3:27]
8. The Party Leaders Meet with the King [6:30]
9. The King Comes to Parliament [7:19]
10. Mustering the Troops [6:58]
11. A Parley with Roundheads [2:01]
12. The Battle Begins [13:34]
13. Naseby- June 1645 [6:55]
14. Receiving Parliament's Full Support [3:12]
15. Rupert in Oxford [4:10]
16. Sending Charles to France [4:32]
17. Under Arrest [2:13]
18. Cromwell Seizes Control of Parliament [3:15]
19. Other Games to Play [3:10]
20. "Cromwell Has Betrayed Us!" [4:01]
21. Charged with High Treason [4:13]
22. Refusing to Speak on His Behalf [4:42]
23. Guilty [1:30]
24. Farewells [5:50]
25. The King Comes to Westminster [3:47]
26. The Execution [3:36]
27. A Solemn Business [3:18]
28. Dissolving Parliament [5:24]

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This biography of Oliver Cromwell recalls the political and religious struggles of 17th century England. Cromwell (Richard Harris) is the Anglican religious fanatic who fights corruption and Catholicism with equal zeal, while King Charles (Alec Guinness) is the vacillating monarch who believes his crown gives him a direct pipeline to the wisdom of God. Also starring Robert Morley and Timothy Dalton, Cromwell won an Academy Award for Best Costume Design and was nominated for Best Original Score. Dan Pavlides, All Movie Guide

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Story of the Father of Englandby JCarter

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January 20, 2010: Oliver Cromwell was the driving force behind the government in England as it is today. It took a Civil War and the death of a king to make it so This film details the fighting of that war, the causes behind it and the outcome. Richard Harris is excellent as Cromwell and in his face you can see the disgust he has for the king. His stand against oppression made him a hero and one that is still venerated today.

History portrayed as pure dramaby Anonymous

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January 28, 2004: Isn't it interesting how a movie this old about events long passed can seemingly incite such feverent emotions in the reviewers? That alone should tell you that this is indeed an excellent film! It must be realized that history is ALWAYS broader and more complicated than any film or play can portray. The nature of historical films is to give us a feel for the period and an appreciation for the people and the events of their times. On that scale I believe this is one of the most outstanding historical films ever made. I wholeheartedly recommend it. The fact that the mere mention of Cromwell's name still gets some folks upset, and that this film's chief negative criticism seems to be that Cromwell is not portrayed according to the modern politically correct stereotype insisted upon by his detractors is perhaps one of the best reasons to buy this film and watch it again and again. He was truely a man who changed history and this film will give you an appreciation for the strength of his character, whether or not you agree with everything he did.


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